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YP52 OVZ

2002 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

127,115 mi
Last recorded127,115 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Citroen C368,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP52 OVZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 127,115 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 127,115 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2021 123,771 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 123,771 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 117,987 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 117,987 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 111,433 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 101,881 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 96,020 miles

n/s/r and o/s/f shock absorbers misting

Pass 15 Apr 2015 83,125 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 83,103 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 69,258 miles

rear silencer mounting detatched

Pass 18 Apr 2013 58,985 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 58,954 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 53,702 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 46,109 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 44,768 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 41,315 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 41,315 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 34,573 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre deflating

Pass 10 Sep 2007 29,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2006 22,936 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 22,936 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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YP52 OVZ is a 2002 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2002 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 68,158 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YP52 OVZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YP52 OVZ registered?

YP52 OVZ is a 2002 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 October 2002.

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